Nell Minow

Sharon Biggs Waller 

Jana (rhymes with Hannah) Kinsman

Amy B. Dean

Turi Ryder is in for Joan and her guests are:

– Nell Minow, vice chair of ValueEdge Advisors; the discussion will focus on the Boeing-passenger lawsuit that a Texas judge recently threw out because there’s a standard DEI paragraph in it– Banned Books author Sharon Biggs Waller on her latest novel, Girls on the Verge

– Jana (rhymes with Hannah) Kinsman, Founder of Bike A Bee 

– Jana (rhymes with Hannah) Kinsman, Founder of Bike A Bee

– Amy B. Dean, labor consultant and organizer

Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive).

 

Turi Ryder is in for Joan and her guests are:
&ndash; Nell Minow, vice chair of ValueEdge Advisors; the discussion will focus on the Boeing-passenger lawsuit that a Texas judge recently threw out because there&rsquo;s a standard DEI paragraph in it&ndash; Banned Books author Sharon Biggs Waller on her latest novel,&nbsp;<a href="https://sharonbiggswaller.com/girls-on-the-verge/">Girls on the Verge</a>
&ndash; Jana (rhymes with Hannah) Kinsman, Founder of Bike A Bee&nbsp;
&ndash; Jana (rhymes with Hannah) Kinsman, Founder of Bike A Bee
&ndash; Amy B. Dean, labor consultant and organizer
Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive).
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Here are full episodes of "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago), a topical and interactive talk show from Chicago that focuses on national, state and city politics.  

A veteran Chicago broadcaster, Joan talks to politicians and professors, activists and authors, candidates and correspondents, as well as listeners who call in to share their views on the news of the day. Her goal is to Edify, Entertain and Elect — Democrats, of course.    

Joan Esposito has hosted WCPT's afternoon show since 2019. Prior to that she spent 20 years as a Chicago television anchor and reporter for WGN Channel 9, ABC7 and NBC5, and had a stint as managing partner at media trainer J2SC.  Joan is a long-time member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). 

Here are full episodes of "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on <a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/">WCPT Chicago</a>), a topical and interactive talk show from Chicago that focuses on national, state and city politics.  
A veteran Chicago broadcaster, Joan talks to politicians and professors, activists and authors, candidates and correspondents, as well as listeners who call in to share their views on the news of the day. Her goal is to Edify, Entertain and Elect — Democrats, of course.    
Joan Esposito has hosted WCPT's afternoon show since 2019. Prior to that she spent 20 years as a Chicago television anchor and reporter for WGN Channel 9, ABC7 and NBC5, and had a stint as managing partner at media trainer J2SC.  Joan is a long-time member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).

Joan Esposito (Full Episodes)

"Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT Chicago) is a topical and interactive talk show from Chicago that focuses on national, state and city politics. A veteran Chicago broadcaster, Joan talks to politicians and professors, activists and authors, candidates and correspondents, as well as listeners who call in to share their views on the news of the day. Her goal is to Edify, Entertain and Elect — Democrats, of course.    

Joan Esposito has hosted WCPT's afternoon show since 2019. Prior to that she spent 20 years as a Chicago television anchor and reporter for WGN Channel 9, ABC7 and NBC5, and had a stint as managing partner at media trainer J2SC.  Joan is a long-time member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). 

"Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" (weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on <a href="https://heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820/">WCPT Chicago</a>) is a topical and interactive talk show from Chicago that focuses on national, state and city politics. A veteran Chicago broadcaster, Joan talks to politicians and professors, activists and authors, candidates and correspondents, as well as listeners who call in to share their views on the news of the day. Her goal is to Edify, Entertain and Elect — Democrats, of course.    
Joan Esposito has hosted WCPT's afternoon show since 2019. Prior to that she spent 20 years as a Chicago television anchor and reporter for WGN Channel 9, ABC7 and NBC5, and had a stint as managing partner at media trainer J2SC.  Joan is a long-time member of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).

Joan Esposito Live, Local & Progressive

Live Local & Progressive with Guest Host Turi Ryder Dec 24 2024

Ray LaHood

Michael Jones

On today's show:
– Ray LaHood, former Illinois congressman and former U.S. Transportation secretary
– Michael Jones, national politics correspondent and founder of Once Upon A Hill newsletter

Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive).

On today's show: &ndash; Ray LaHood, former Illinois congressman and former U.S. Transportation secretary &ndash; Michael Jones, national politics correspondent and founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.onceuponahill.com/">Once Upon A Hill</a>&nbsp;newsletter
Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive).

Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive  Mar. 21, 2025

Marie Newman

Ibrahim N. Abusharif

Jennifer Wiggin

Isaac Stanley-Becker

On today's show:
– Former Congresswoman Marie Newman, author of A Life Made From Scratch: Lessons from a Controversial Congresswoman, Mompreneur, and Unstoppable Political Activist.
– Ibrahim N. Abusharif, associate professor in residence in the Journalism and Strategic Communication Program at Northwestern University in Qatar
– Jennifer Wiggin, film producer of “Banned Together,” a documentary about book bans and curriculum censorship in public schools
– Isaac Stanley-Becker, staff writer at The Atlantic; his latest article is "The FAA’s Troubles Are More Serious Than You Know"

Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive).

On today's show: &ndash; Former Congresswoman <a href="https://www.marienewmanstudio.com/">Marie Newman</a>, author of&nbsp;A Life Made From Scratch: Lessons from a Controversial Congresswoman, Mompreneur, and Unstoppable Political Activist. &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qatar.northwestern.edu/directory/profiles/abusharif-ibrahim.html">Ibrahim N. Abusharif</a>, associate professor in residence in the Journalism and Strategic Communication Program at Northwestern University in Qatar &ndash;&nbsp;Jennifer Wiggin, film producer of &ldquo;<a href="https://www.bannedtogetherdoc.com/">Banned Together</a>,&rdquo; a documentary about book bans and curriculum censorship in public schools &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/author/isaac-stanley-becker/">Isaac Stanley-Becker</a>, staff writer at The Atlantic; his latest article is "<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2025/03/faa-trump-elon-plane-crash/681975/">The FAA&rsquo;s Troubles Are More Serious Than You Know</a>"
Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive).

Joan Esposito Live Local & Progressive  Mar. 20, 2025

Amanda Marcotte

Spencer Critchley

On today's show:
– Amanda Marcotte, senior writer at Salon.com
– Spencer Critchley, author of Patriots of Two Nations and host of the Dastardly Cleverness in the Service of Good podcast

Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive).

On today's show: &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.salon.com/writer/amanda_marcotte">Amanda Marcotte</a>, senior writer at Salon.com &ndash;&nbsp;<a href="https://spencercritchley.com/">Spencer Critchley</a>, author of Patriots of Two Nations and host of the&nbsp;<a href="https://dastardlycleverness.com/">Dastardly Cleverness in the Service of Good</a>&nbsp;podcast
Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/programs/live-local-progressive).

Live Local & Progressive with Guest Host Turi Ryder Dec 24 2024

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